LANDOVER, MD – Eagles Eye NFC East Crown in Commanders Clash
The Philadelphia Eagles are in Landover today to face off against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. A win or even a tie will secure the NFC East title for Philadelphia, along with a guaranteed home playoff game.
Currently riding a 10-game winning streak, the Eagles are looking for their 11th straight victory. This is the second meeting between these division rivals this season. Back in Week 11, the Eagles defeated Washington 26-18 at Lincoln Financial Field, marking their third consecutive win in the series.
Stay with us for live coverage and highlights throughout the game.
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First Quarter Highlights
- Eagles Defense Makes a Statement:
The game began with Washington starting at their own 40-yard line after a short kickoff from Braden Mann. On a critical 4th-and-1 at their 49-yard line, the Eagles’ defense came up big as Josh Sweat tackled Brian Robinson Jr. to force a turnover on downs. - TOUCHDOWN! Barkley Opens the Scoring:
Philadelphia wasted no time capitalizing on the defensive stop. Saquon Barkley found the end zone with a 2-yard run to score his 12th touchdown of the season, capping off a strong drive where he averaged 9.3 yards per carry on 4 rushes for 37 yards. (Eagles 7 – Commanders 0) - FUMBLE! Eagles Force a Turnover:
Luke McCaffrey’s 47-yard kickoff return gave Washington excellent field position, but disaster struck on the very next play. Jalen Carter delivered a powerful hit on Brian Robinson Jr., causing a fumble that was recovered by Nolan Smith at the Philadelphia 43-yard line. - Injury Sidelines Jalen Hurts:
During the Eagles’ ensuing drive, quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a hit on a 13-yard run and had to leave the game for evaluation. Kenny Pickett entered at the 9:50 mark to lead the offense in Hurts’ absence. - TOUCHDOWN! Pickett Finds A.J. Brown:
Pickett made an immediate impact, connecting with A.J. Brown on a 4-yard touchdown pass to extend the Eagles’ lead with 7:08 remaining in the quarter. (Eagles 14 – Commanders 0) - Interception Gives Washington Life:
Washington gained some momentum when Pickett’s pass intended for A.J. Brown was intercepted by Frankie Luvu at the Philadelphia 25-yard line, giving the Commanders an opportunity to score. - Commanders Respond with a Touchdown:
The Commanders made the most of their chance, as quarterback Jayden Daniels hit Jamison Crowder with a 6-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone to close the gap. (Eagles 14 – Commanders 7)
As the game progresses, the Eagles are determined to lock up the NFC East title, while the Commanders fight to keep their playoff hopes alive. Stay tuned for more action-packed updates and key plays!
